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Korean War 60th Anniversary - Veterans

At left, Dale Drake and his future wife, Cathy McDonough, served during the war. At right, the Drakes in Evansville, Ind., hold an autographed copy of the book "MASH," which was written by a doctor they served with in the 8055 MASH unit in the Korean War.

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Korean War 60th Anniversary - Veterans

At left, Dale Drake and his future wife, Cathy McDonough, served during the war. At right, the Drakes in Evansville, Ind., hold an autographed copy of the book "MASH," which was written by a doctor they served with in the 8055 MASH unit in the Korean War. Courtesy of the Drake family

Rep. Charles Rangel, D-N.Y., 83 is serving in his 22nd term in Congress. He was awarded a Purple Heart and a Bronze Star for valor after leading more than 40 of his fellow soldiers to safety during the Battle of Kunu-ri. Garrett Hubbard for USA TODAY

South Korean children vie to have their picture taken with Korean War veteran Lindy Dopson of Oregon on his return visit to Korea in April 2012. On the right, Dopson was a sergeant of the 1st Marine Division in a front-line position in late summer of 1951. Left: Ben Bryson; Right: Courtesy of Lindy Dopson

Thomas "TJ" Gary of Fort Myers, Fla., was assigned as a gunner to a tank battalion and saw some action during his first month in Korea. After showing a comrade how to properly slice a loaf of bread, he was reassigned to kitchen duty. Left: Courtesy of Thomas Gary; Right: Kinfay Moroti, The News-Press

Dennis Pavlik, 81, from Nebraska was drafted into the war in 1952. Not long after being sent to Korea, he was taken as a POW. He vividly remembers his capture and time as a POW. He speaks to schools about freedom, headed the project to create a POW memorial in Omaha and was the head of a POW group. Courtesy of Dennis Pavlik

Left, Cpl. Ronald Rosser wears the Medal of Honor. Rosser was formally presented with the Medal of Honor by President Harry Truman on June 27, 1952. Rosser, 83, resides in Roseville, Ohio. Ronald Rosser

Kenneth Norbie of St. Cloud, Minn., also a veteran of World War II, served as an infantryman in Korea. When his unit's radio operator was killed, Norbie took the job. Later, he became a squad leader and earned a Bronze Star for valor when his squad came under heavy fire. Left: Courtesy of Kenneth Norbie; Right: Jason Wachter, The St. Cloud Times